Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates is pleased to announce its biannual Fine & Decorative Arts Auction to be held October 13 and 14, 2017. The two-day event includes fresh-to-the-market consignments from estates and private collections in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Oregon, and Florida, as well as material deaccessioned by a Virginia institution to benefit the collections acquisitions funds. Containing a diverse range of rare and desirable material, the large sale promises to be a noteworthy event.
Session I, beginning at 9:30 am EST on Friday, October 13, 2017, will feature an excellent selection of American, English, and Continental art glass, including a large collection of Steuben from the Thomas P. Dimitroff Collection of Corning, NY; the American and European art glass collection of Judith and Stephen MacArthur of Rockville, MD; select miniature and other lighting from the collection of Karen and the late Frank McWright of Bethel, CT; and a selection of studio glass including examples by Ercole Barovier, Fulvio Bianconi, and Charles Lotton.
Session II, beginning at 9:30 am EST on Saturday, October 14, 2017, will include period furniture; paintings, prints, and statuary; Asian art, ceramics, and accessories; a large collection of 18th & 19th century clocks and timepieces;18th and 19th century ceramics including excellent examples of English & Continental majolica; a fine selection of Nippon porcelain from the Dick and Mary Ellen Bittner collection of Thurmont, MD; fine silver and jewelry; part 2 of the George & Patricia Arden collection of 18th and 19th century European cut glass including a large selection of decanters; fine selection of American cut glass; plus more.
Company president Jeffrey S. Evans commented, “We are very excited to bring such a strong group of fresh material to the market for this auction, all of which will sell unreserved. Our offerings are robust across several categories and provide numerous unique buying opportunities for collectors of all levels.”
The complete auction catalogue for both days will be posted around October 4. The two-day sale is on public preview October 11-12, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; October 13, 8:00 am until end of auction; and October 14, 8:00 am until end of auction. For further information, please email info@jeffreysevans.com, or call 540.434.3939.